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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,118.55 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,118.55 and 356.16 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,118.55 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,118.55 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,118.55 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 398,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,382.77/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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